Alt.Scanner Software for HP 1310 all-in-One

[csm2]

Hi
Does anyone know of any alternate scanner software that can be used with a HP 1310 All-in-One? The only thing available seems to be an upgraded version of Readiris(currently Pro 11) which originally came with this unit and it is kind of pricey. Is there any shareware/freeware that is stable and worth considering.

I am running OS 10.4.11 on a G4 450 Dual Processor desktop, in case this matters.

Thanks

[SGilbert]

For the printer or the scanner?

Printer: Gutenprint works very well and is free.

Scanner: VueScan is the best and is not expensive. Apple's Image Capture works well and is free....I think it's only available in Leopard, however.

[csm2]

Thanks for your reply to my query. The scanning function of the HP all-in-one printer is what I was asking about. Is VueScan shareware or available on a website? That sounds like it might work.

[MisterMe]

Originally Posted by csm2

Hi
Does anyone know of any alternate scanner software that can be used with a HP 1310 All-in-One? The only thing available seems to be an upgraded version of Readiris(currently Pro 11) which originally came with this unit and it is kind of pricey. ...

If you want a driver for your OfficeJet, then you can find it on HP's website. Readiris is not scanner software, it is OCR software. Its purpose is to convert a scanned image into editable text. It major competition is OmniPage Pro X for Macintosh. However, its small sibling, OmniPage SE, is bundled with many scanners. I'm betting that this or a similar title was bundled with your scanner and/or the downloadable driver. If my response did not answer your question, then you need to explain exactly what it is that you are trying to do.

[csm2]

Thanks for your response to my query. I noticed recently that although my scanner is working on my HP 1310, the scanned image only opens with OS 9, which I rarely use, so I was looking to upgrade the software to something that would open more universally on my computer(using 0S 10.4.11) and on computers running Windows as well.

I think that you may have answered the question but if my clarification changes anything or you can think of something that is relevant,I'd appreciate it.

[SGilbert]

Start with HP's newest drivers. If that doesn't please you, then give VueScan a try. It's $39.95 shareware available from Macupdate.com or Versiontracker.com. They update is almost weekly!